#lasting

The only lasting beauty is the beauty of the heart

-- Rumi

See, Ben/Mal paring I never thought of it lasting because Mal genuinely doesn't seem the type to WANT or enjoy being a queen which is what she will need to be with Ben.

I do find it odd that Auradon isn't judging her more harshly but that's probably Ben hiding some criticism from her after D2.

Ben definitely needed the Vks perspective but he probably could have done more in making it easier from the Auradon side.

I always thought, the little kids view mal as this hero versus the older kids like Uma ECT who view her differently.

Ben is too much of a pushover for Mal sometimes especially in D3. This boy needs to stand up to her, his advisors and his daddy.

Again, I don't think Mal has learned/Integrated enough into Auradon to have making the decisions she did. Especially after D2, she seemed to be in an insecurity spiral especially with Ben and her friends who have arguably integrated much better. Which is perfectly normal but she hasn't found a space like the other 3 did. Fashion for Evie, that sport for Jay and I think Carlos has lots going on between Jane, his dog, tech and that sport. Mal has art but I don't think she's found that space in Auradon. She definitely seems more put together in D3 but still has major issues.